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Follow on Google News | York Hospital Hospice Receives Community Education GrantBy: Home Health VNA “We are very grateful to the Maine Community Foundation for providing the funds necessary to implement these important educational programs,” said John G. Albert, MBA, FACHE, CEO of York Hospital Hospice a division of Merrimack Valley Hospice. “As a local community not-for-profit hospice providing care in partnership with York Hospital, we are committed to educating the public about the importance of compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement services available to all patients and families in need.” “Community education about end-of-life care is critical to early referrals that are most beneficial to the patient and family,” said Jud Knox, President and CEO of York Hospital. “This is a wonderful opportunity and a great service to the communities in our care.” The planning of these educational programs is underway. It is anticipated that the first program, to be held in York in September, will feature lunch, a one-hour presentation, an opportunity for questions and answers and open discussion. More detailed information will be forthcoming. York Hospital Hospice, in partnership with Merrimack Valley Hospice, offers comfort care and palliative services for patients nearing the end-of-life. Whether patients are at home, in a hospital or a long-term care or assisted living facility, York Hospital Hospice provides compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care for patients, and will coordinate grief and bereavement support for families and caregivers. For more information, visit www.yorkhospital.com/ End
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